Walnut Rosemary Quinoa
"Quinoa, pronounced keen-wa, should be thoroughly rinsed prior to preparation to help remove any powdery residue that can remain following the removal of a protective substance called saponin (protects grain from insects and weather). Rinse in a fine strainer until water runs clear. Use two parts liquid to one part quinoa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until grains are translucent and germ has spiralled out from each grain. All the water should have disappeared."
photo by MsBindy
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 1⁄2 cups rinsed quinoa
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or 1 tablespoon regular low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in saucepan; add onion and quinoa. Sauté over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
- Add pepper and sauté an additional 2 minutes.
- Add water, soy sauce, rosemary and peas. Bring to a boil and cover; simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, roast walnuts in oven for 3-5 minutes.
- When quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts.
- Let sit an additional 10 minutes and serve.
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Reviews
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I really enjoyed this! I made it with some chicken stock instead of all water and no soy sauce, though I did use seasalt and will use soy sauce next time. I probably used close to a teaspoon of rosemary, ground in a mortar and pestle, but it needed more, more, more! The peas and walnuts are a great addition. Yum! -
I modified this one a little. To add more flavor I used chicken stock instead of water. So the veg wouldn't lose there luster I added the peas and pepper at the end. Chicken would also be a nice addition. Great as a side or even a main. -
Quinoa is a new grain for me. I think I like it. For this particular recipe, I think it would be a little better if the peas were added to the dish closer to the end of the cook time. They were a little 'mushy' in texture for my preference.
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I really enjoyed this! I made it with some chicken stock instead of all water and no soy sauce, though I did use seasalt and will use soy sauce next time. I probably used close to a teaspoon of rosemary, ground in a mortar and pestle, but it needed more, more, more! The peas and walnuts are a great addition. Yum!
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I modified this one a little. To add more flavor I used chicken stock instead of water. So the veg wouldn't lose there luster I added the peas and pepper at the end. Chicken would also be a nice addition. Great as a side or even a main.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
BeccaB3c
United States
